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Leaf Man Lager

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Leaf Man Lager gets citrusy, floral lift from European noble hops, with a touch more bitterness than some expect. Continental pilsner malt, Magnum and Saaz hops and German lager yeast shape the 4.8% lager at 25 IBU, which the brewers call crisp and refreshing. It benefits the Cleveland Metroparks Trails Fund and is sold in Northeast Ohio and Indiana.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
floralcitrusynoble hop
floral
citrusy
noble hop
clean
Aroma
Noble hops express themselves with distinct floral and citrus notes—hints of chamomile and dried orange peel dominate the nose.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Leaf Man Lager

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue, luminous and transparent under light. Fine white head settles into a delicate ring of lacing around the glass. Bright carbonation evident from steady streams of fine bubbles.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationdelicate head

◌ Aroma

Noble hops express themselves with distinct floral and citrus notes—hints of chamomile and dried orange peel dominate the nose. Clean malt backbone supports without overwhelming, while German lager yeast contributes a subtle neutral character that allows hop complexity to shine.

floral, citrusSaaz-drivenclean maltEuropean noble hops

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and clean, with immediate citrus lift on the front palate. Mid-palate develops a gentle, persistent bitterness balanced by lean continental pilsner malt—no sweetness intrudes. The 25 IBU manifests as refined spice rather than harsh bite, finishing with a dry, refreshing sensation.

citrus bitebalanced bitternessdry palatenoble-hop spice

◑ Finish

Short to medium finish with a clean, crisp fade. Lingering dry bitterness and faint floral echo remain without astringency.

clean dryfloral aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
75
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

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About Lager

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What is a Lager?

Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.

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